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By Alex WilsonWhen I was 17, my parents gave me my dad's 1997 Chevy Silverado. The truck was almost completely made of steel, and their thinking was simple: if Alex gets into an accident, he has a better chance of walking away because of how tough this truck is. They were right – I did get into a wreck, and I walked away from it. I even went to school that day.This gift was meant to protect me, to help me flourish, to get me safely to school and football practice. It was given so I might live an abundant high school life. But I trashed the gift. I didn't honor it – I did donuts, raced my friends, drove without a seatbelt. I failed to honor the gift they had given me.God's law is a lot like that truck.In our ongoing 52-week study through the New City Catechism (by Crossway), we arrive at Question 8: "What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?"The law that God gave to Moses was a gift to His people. Think of it as a vehicle to transport them from Egypt to the promised land, to get them from point A to point B safely so they could flourish and experience the abundance of life that comes from walking in communion with God. But like me with my truck, they saw it as something to be broken.Let's break down the Ten Commandments:The first four commandments focus on our relationship with God:* Have no other gods before me* Do not make an idol for yourself* Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God* Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holyThe remaining six govern our relationships with others: 5. Honor your father and mother 6. Do not murder 7. Do not commit adultery 8. Do not steal 9. Do not give false testimony 10. Do not covetJesus beautifully summarizes these into two commands: Love God and love your neighbor. The first four commandments show us how to love God, while the last six teach us how to love our neighbors.Here's the challenging part: if you break even one of these commandments, you've broken them all. If you've kept them perfectly for 30 years but fail in year 31, you've broken them all. These laws show us how holy God is and how impossible it is for us to keep them perfectly on our own.This is where Christ enters the picture. He takes God's law – this gift – and obeys it completely because He is perfect, the Son of God. He dies to pay the punishment for our law-breaking (death), and rises three days later by the Spirit of God.This means we now live under a new covenant. If you trust in Jesus, you're no longer under the covenant of works (trying to perfectly obey the law to earn salvation) but under the covenant of grace. Jesus did the work for us. Even when we slip up, we remain in right relationship with God because of Christ's perfect obedience.Now we can finally experience the gift of God's law as it was intended. Instead of seeing it as a monster lurking over us, we can view it as the gift it truly is – a guide to abundant life and flourishing.I think back to my reckless driving days. I was searching for happiness in all the wrong places, putting myself in danger, living with anxiety. What if I had stopped and recognized that truck as the gift it was? What if I had shed my entitled attitude and instead spent time caring for it, appreciating it?Here on Kauai where we live, I see local boys with their first trucks taking such incredible care of them – washing them, maintaining them, treating them with respect. There's a joy they have that others miss when they don't treat their vehicles as gifts.Can we approach God's law the same way? Instead of viewing it as a burden, what if we saw it as a gift that shows us the path to abundant life? Under the covenant of grace, God's law isn't a harsh taskmaster but a loving guide, leading us to freedom rather than slavery.If you want to dive deeper into these weekly reflections, subscribe to our Substack where I post detailed outlines of each episode. And if you'd like to support this podcast, visit AMENpodcast.comSee you next week for Question 9!With love, Alex This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

By Alex WilsonWhen I was 17, my parents gave me my dad's 1997 Chevy Silverado. The truck was almost completely made of steel, and their thinking was simple: if Alex gets into an accident, he has a better chance of walking away because of how tough this truck is. They were right – I did get into a wreck, and I walked away from it. I even went to school that day.This gift was meant to protect me, to help me flourish, to get me safely to school and football practice. It was given so I might live an abundant high school life. But I trashed the gift. I didn't honor it – I did donuts, raced my friends, drove without a seatbelt. I failed to honor the gift they had given me.God's law is a lot like that truck.In our ongoing 52-week study through the New City Catechism (by Crossway), we arrive at Question 8: "What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?"The law that God gave to Moses was a gift to His people. Think of it as a vehicle to transport them from Egypt to the promised land, to get them from point A to point B safely so they could flourish and experience the abundance of life that comes from walking in communion with God. But like me with my truck, they saw it as something to be broken.Let's break down the Ten Commandments:The first four commandments focus on our relationship with God:* Have no other gods before me* Do not make an idol for yourself* Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God* Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holyThe remaining six govern our relationships with others: 5. Honor your father and mother 6. Do not murder 7. Do not commit adultery 8. Do not steal 9. Do not give false testimony 10. Do not covetJesus beautifully summarizes these into two commands: Love God and love your neighbor. The first four commandments show us how to love God, while the last six teach us how to love our neighbors.Here's the challenging part: if you break even one of these commandments, you've broken them all. If you've kept them perfectly for 30 years but fail in year 31, you've broken them all. These laws show us how holy God is and how impossible it is for us to keep them perfectly on our own.This is where Christ enters the picture. He takes God's law – this gift – and obeys it completely because He is perfect, the Son of God. He dies to pay the punishment for our law-breaking (death), and rises three days later by the Spirit of God.This means we now live under a new covenant. If you trust in Jesus, you're no longer under the covenant of works (trying to perfectly obey the law to earn salvation) but under the covenant of grace. Jesus did the work for us. Even when we slip up, we remain in right relationship with God because of Christ's perfect obedience.Now we can finally experience the gift of God's law as it was intended. Instead of seeing it as a monster lurking over us, we can view it as the gift it truly is – a guide to abundant life and flourishing.I think back to my reckless driving days. I was searching for happiness in all the wrong places, putting myself in danger, living with anxiety. What if I had stopped and recognized that truck as the gift it was? What if I had shed my entitled attitude and instead spent time caring for it, appreciating it?Here on Kauai where we live, I see local boys with their first trucks taking such incredible care of them – washing them, maintaining them, treating them with respect. There's a joy they have that others miss when they don't treat their vehicles as gifts.Can we approach God's law the same way? Instead of viewing it as a burden, what if we saw it as a gift that shows us the path to abundant life? Under the covenant of grace, God's law isn't a harsh taskmaster but a loving guide, leading us to freedom rather than slavery.If you want to dive deeper into these weekly reflections, subscribe to our Substack where I post detailed outlines of each episode. And if you'd like to support this podcast, visit AMENpodcast.comSee you next week for Question 9!With love, Alex This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, we delve into the intense spiritual battles that accompany the task of evangelism, inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:4. We'll explore the unseen resistance we face when sharing the Gospel and the divine tools at our disposal to overcome these challenges.Our springboard for today's discussion is: 2 Corinthians 4:4: "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." This passage reveals the spiritual blindness that affects unbelievers, underscoring the need for spiritual warfare in our evangelistic efforts.Spiritual warfare is a critical component of evangelism. As we attempt to spread the Gospel, we often encounter spiritual opposition that seeks to hinder our efforts and keep people in darkness.Understanding Spiritual Resistance in Evangelism:* Nature of the Battle: The resistance we face isn't just social or intellectual; it's spiritual. Our adversary, the devil, actively works to keep people from understanding and embracing the truth of Christ.* Breaking Spiritual Blindness: Overcoming this blindness requires more than persuasive words; it demands spiritual intervention through prayer, fasting, and the proclamation of the Gospel.Strategies for Overcoming Spiritual Barriers:* Prayer Warfare: Engage in targeted prayer for those you are evangelizing, asking God to open their eyes, soften their hearts, and make them receptive to the Gospel.* Spiritual Discernment: Use discernment to identify the specific spiritual obstacles at play in each situation and tailor your evangelistic approach accordingly.* Unity in Prayer: Mobilize other believers to join in prayer for evangelistic efforts, creating a powerful spiritual force against the enemy's schemes.Encouragement for Facing Opposition:* Equipped by God: Remember that God equips us with His armor (Ephesians 6) for these battles, providing us with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and His word as our weapons.* Victory is Assured: Stand firm in the assurance that Christ has already won the ultimate victory over sin and death, and that victory includes triumph over spiritual blindness and resistance.ConclusionEngaging in spiritual warfare is essential for effective evangelism. As we battle for the souls of men and women, it's crucial to rely not on our strength but on the power and truth of God to break through the darkness.A Question of the Day: Have you ever felt spiritual opposition while sharing the Gospel? How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?Growth Challenge: This week, identify someone you've been sharing the Gospel with or plan to share with. Commit to daily intercession for this person, specifically praying against spiritual blindness and for an openness to the Gospel.Let's Pray: Heavenly Father, we acknowledge the spiritual battles that rage around us as we share Your Gospel. Equip us, strengthen us, and guide us as we push back against the forces of darkness. May Your Spirit lead our words and actions, and may Your light shine brightly through us. In Jesus' name, Amen.As warriors in Christ's army, let's go forth with the courage and determination to fight these spiritual battles, knowing that with God on our side, we can break through any barrier. Let's get to work.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we delve into the intense spiritual battles that accompany the task of evangelism, inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:4. We'll explore the unseen resistance we face when sharing the Gospel and the divine tools at our disposal to overcome these challenges.Our springboard for today's discussion is: 2 Corinthians 4:4: "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." This passage reveals the spiritual blindness that affects unbelievers, underscoring the need for spiritual warfare in our evangelistic efforts.Spiritual warfare is a critical component of evangelism. As we attempt to spread the Gospel, we often encounter spiritual opposition that seeks to hinder our efforts and keep people in darkness.Understanding Spiritual Resistance in Evangelism:* Nature of the Battle: The resistance we face isn't just social or intellectual; it's spiritual. Our adversary, the devil, actively works to keep people from understanding and embracing the truth of Christ.* Breaking Spiritual Blindness: Overcoming this blindness requires more than persuasive words; it demands spiritual intervention through prayer, fasting, and the proclamation of the Gospel.Strategies for Overcoming Spiritual Barriers:* Prayer Warfare: Engage in targeted prayer for those you are evangelizing, asking God to open their eyes, soften their hearts, and make them receptive to the Gospel.* Spiritual Discernment: Use discernment to identify the specific spiritual obstacles at play in each situation and tailor your evangelistic approach accordingly.* Unity in Prayer: Mobilize other believers to join in prayer for evangelistic efforts, creating a powerful spiritual force against the enemy's schemes.Encouragement for Facing Opposition:* Equipped by God: Remember that God equips us with His armor (Ephesians 6) for these battles, providing us with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and His word as our weapons.* Victory is Assured: Stand firm in the assurance that Christ has already won the ultimate victory over sin and death, and that victory includes triumph over spiritual blindness and resistance.ConclusionEngaging in spiritual warfare is essential for effective evangelism. As we battle for the souls of men and women, it's crucial to rely not on our strength but on the power and truth of God to break through the darkness.A Question of the Day: Have you ever felt spiritual opposition while sharing the Gospel? How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?Growth Challenge: This week, identify someone you've been sharing the Gospel with or plan to share with. Commit to daily intercession for this person, specifically praying against spiritual blindness and for an openness to the Gospel.Let's Pray: Heavenly Father, we acknowledge the spiritual battles that rage around us as we share Your Gospel. Equip us, strengthen us, and guide us as we push back against the forces of darkness. May Your Spirit lead our words and actions, and may Your light shine brightly through us. In Jesus' name, Amen.As warriors in Christ's army, let's go forth with the courage and determination to fight these spiritual battles, knowing that with God on our side, we can break through any barrier. Let's get to work.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

This is a weekly posting of live sermons from First Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach, Florida where Dr. Wade Humphries is Senior Pastor. This message is from guest pastor Stephen Carson.

In this episode, we will reflect on the importance of identity and faith by examining the story of Moses in Exodus 2:11-15. We'll contrasts Moses's actions with the approach Jesus displayed in Matthew 9:36-38. We must embrace their true identity in Christ, turn away from sinful temptations, and continuously look to God for strength and guidance. Join the community at themanofvalor.com to engage in deeper discussions and support.

When we're going through a hard time, it's easy to feel like God has forgotten us. In this episode, Christy teaches us an important truth that brings peace, strength and comfort when we feel this way. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode! Helpful resources: Start Your Day Planner at http://www.startyourdayplanner.com

PRAYERS TO CAUSE OPEN HEAVENS....STAY BLESSED --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icgckharistemple/support

Ask God to remember.

Download and listen to a powerful message from Pastor Jacques Rossouw as he ministers a message ministering and reminding you as believer, God knows your name! The Holy Spirit will lead and guide when you seek and the promise will come alive 12 November AM 2023.

O GOD REMEMBER ME IS A PRAYER SESSION THAT SEEKS TO DRAW GODS ATTENTION TOWARDS OUR SITUATION AND TO STRETCH FORTH HIS HAND. STAY BLESSED AND EXPECT A TOUCH... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icgckharistemple/support

God chose the people of Israel to be a Kingdom of Priests, and then he also gave them priests. What are priests and why are they so central to who the Jewish people are and to the greater biblical story? Bible Reading Exodus 29:42-46 Meditation Questions Have you been let down or mistreated by someone in power? Maybe a religious leader? Right now just take a second and express how you feel about that to God Remember that where people let us down, Jesus is compassionate and invites us to be with him. Take another second right now and ask for him to restore and heal every area of hurt.  Remember that if you're a follower of Jesus you represent him to those around you. What is one way today that you can be there for someone who needs compassion? Want to read the Bible with me? Sign up for the Weekly Meditation list. Each week I'll email you the message, the meditation questions, the scriptures we're reading, and what we're memorizing that week. And at the end of the month, I'll send you a short animated video that summarizes what we've spent the month meditating on. https://thetorahguide.com/ Read with me: https://thetorahguide.com/priests/

Pastor John examines how God can both remember and forget sins according to what will work the most for our good.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279340/advertisement

Pastor John examines how God can both remember and forget sins according to what will work the most for our good.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279343/advertisement

Pastor John examines how God can both remember and forget sins according to what will work the most for our good.

Pastor John examines how God can both remember and forget sins according to what will work the most for our good.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3485657/advertisement

It's been said that an elephant never forgets. One report documented two elephants that had been in a circus together 23 years earlier, reuniting with intense emotion.[1]   [1]Ritchie, James. “Fact or Fiction?: Elephants Never Forget.” Scientific American, 12 Jan. 2009, www.scientificamerican.com/article/elephants-never-forget/.

Cain hated his brother Abel because he was accepted by God. People like Cain hate God, they hate God's true message and worship, and they hate true worshipers of God- -Remember godly Stephen-- And so, our Lord- -Cain resented his punishment from God for killing his brother- sinners always think God has treated them unfairly. -Every lost sinner is in danger of going the way of Cain ruining their lives, piling sin upon sin, being driven further from God.

Revelation 4: 1-11 Get where you can see God Remember what you have seen Sing the right song Cast down your crowns

Rich Toward God: What Jesus Says About Money"Remember Who You Are" // Keith MacMillanLuke 12:32-34January 22nd, 2023

The assurance of God's promises

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 24th of July 2022, Theme: Who Does God Remember. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, Twitter: @BishopMosaSono, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Do you feel forgotten by God? It's a horrible feeling, isn't it? But there's a beautiful verse in the Bible that we need to cling onto when we feel like that. Jeremiah 29:11 – “I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.” And there's 3 things we need to remember from that verse. This episode explores further...

The מֶשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה on תַּמָּה זְכוּת אָבוֹת and the first paragraph of the שמונה עשרה

We all know that being an entrepreneur is hard. Time and time in the field of business journey, self-doubt sometimes creeps in. There comes a point where we, as entrepreneurs, need to choose to be our own cheerleader but that doesn't come easily, especially if you're struggling with believing in yourself. Remember, YOU are not alone. Everyone has self-doubt, even the most successful entrepreneurs. Is there any method to train you believing in your success?Does entrepreneur should really believe in himself and his business ideas?In this episode, Justin will share with you the most important thing you need to do if you want to achieve your goals and success in business.  In This Episode You'll learn:• The power of believing in yourself and in God •  Remember your why – How if helps you finding your purpose in life•  How you can create and grow your business with faith About Justin Carter:Justin Carter is the owner and operator of Pivot Business Services; he coaches CEOs, executives, and solopreneurs to grow and scale six figure businesses and helps high performers develop incredible mindsets. As a part of Pivot, he has created a podcast ‘The Pivot Mindset'. This podcast is for those who need or are experiencing life's “Pivots”. He believes that life is all about the pivots and those who decide to make the pivots decide to become successful. He started his first company in 2017, iVest Ohio. He started this investment company to solve a problem in real estate, a streamlined approach to investing. Justin was able to grow this business from zero to holding a million dollars in assets. He now leverages his experience to help others build wealth in real estate. Justin has experience working in corporate America with fortune 500 companies. This experience has resulted in him working with companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Xerox. He has supported these organizations IT growth initiatives, increased development, and expansion efforts into high growth in emerging markets.Justin's educational background is in entrepreneurship where he holds a bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship from Kent State University. This education paired with experience, strategy and community has been foundational to growing and helping others grow multiple six figure businesses. Stay Connected with Justin: Instagram:@ _justincarterSubscribe to Youtube Channel:Justin Carter 

Does God remember? God is a promise keeper he remember children of Israel cried out God heard them sent Moses. Scripture taken from the NKJ Bible Exodus Chapter 2.

Does God remember? God is a promise keeper he remember Noah and his family. Scripture taken from the NKJ Bible Genesis Chapter 8.

Jaaziel looks at the story of Hannah found in 1 Samuel 1. She was ridiculed by her rival for being barren but didn't let anything deter her from seeking God. Hear how her prayer to God, and her faithfulness to her vow she made changed Israel for decades. God answers her prayer and the Prophet Samuel is born. Listen to today's encouraging message and what God is saying to you through this story.

Jesus, remember me, when you come into your kingdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dearpadre/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearpadre/support

God, Remember Me Prophetess Bonita Johnson Luke 23:39-43 January 09, 2022 Today, we continue our sermon series "Watch God be God". Listen to Prophetess Bonita Johnson speak about the importance of fearing and reverencing God.  Show Notes & Other Resources: * Church of Philadelphia Website - churchofphiladelphia.com/ * Church of Philadelphia on Facebook -    www.facebook.com/ChurchOfPhiladelphia/ * Church of Philadelphia on    Instagram -www.instagram.com

Watch/Listen here using the Embedded Subsplash Playerdiv.sap-embed-player{position:relative;width:100%;height:0;padding-top:56.25%;}div.sap-embed-player>iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;}Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OKDATE: Sunday PM, December 26, 2021SERMON BY: Dr. John Waterloo SERMON TITLE: Oh Lord God, Remember Me!SERMON THEME: The Greatest Second Chance StorySERMON SERIES: RenewSERMON VERSES: Judges 16:19-30We always want a second chance, but we want it our way!  To enjoy God's second chance…* There must be genuine repentance, e.g., just like David repented. * We must fix or restore what we have broken or stolen.* We must request to be used again. He can still use us, but often we are willing to only do things our way. Judges 16:19-30. And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him. 20 And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him. 21 But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.Judges 16:22   Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven. 23 Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand. 24 And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, which slew many of us. 25 And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. 26 And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them. 27 Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport. 28 And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes. 29 And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. 30 And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life.— — —Watch/Listen here using our Subsplash WebShare Playerhttps://subspla.sh/84d7sp4Listen here on Archive.orghttps://archive.org/download/122621-pm-facebook-stream/122621PM-FacebookStream.mp3

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! On this show, we talk a lot about pivoting away from corporate and into ownership, but what you don't always hear is how to deal with the fear that sometimes comes with following a purpose bigger than yourself. The more I talk to these successful entrepreneurs the more I realize that there are certain phases that all of them go through before they make the transition, and part of that is having faith! In this episode, I talk about the level of faith required to make your shift as well as knowing when it's time to do it.  Dive in and learn how to build up your faith so you can make the jump.   [00:01 – 04:41] Opening Segment I talk about my passion for this podcast and my vision for change I introduce the topic for today's episode Knowing if and when you need to make the jump Realize that it takes building yourself up again It takes faith   [04:42 – 10:26] Having the Faith to "Make the Jump"  How to put faith into action Having to battle fear and uncertainty Faith is fighting the doubt you have in yourself  Making the “Exit” make sense  Our faith in God needs to be in place  Think of your “why”  Make it bigger than yourself  Your goal should be so big you can't do it without God Remember your ideas are based on faith  There are resources ready to help you to move forward If you are a black business owner looking to grow your revenue, listen up. There is a major revenue-generating opportunity for you, and The Kas company is here to help you secure the bag. The Kas Company is a black-owned alliance agency specializing in finding and brokering partnerships between black-owned companies and big brands looking to diversify their supply chains. See the link below to book your free consultation today   [10:27 – 16:20] Faith Requires Action Don't wait to take action You don't need permission You've run the numbers, now it's time to execute “Time waits for no man”  You've been given a gift Use it to serve while you can  Don't let your gift die with you  Navigating the unknown You don't need to know Have faith that you have everything you need  Lean into your faith over your fear Merry Christmas! Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Faith is a huge lever that needs to be pulled and that needs to be put into motion when you inevitably look to step away.” - Karl Sona “When you focus on your true ‘why' rather than the superficial things…  That ‘why', if you really get down to the root of it, is something that has been planted by God.” - Karl Sona   Let's connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program. Feel free to reach out to me at karl@dearblakceo.com with any questions.    You don't have to be anyone other than who you are to be a world-class CEO!

A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God, Remember Me for Good Speaker: Caleb Warren Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church Event: Sunday School Date: 12/19/2021 Bible: Nehemiah 13:14-31 Length: 33 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God, Remember Me for Good Speaker: Caleb Warren Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church Event: Sunday School Date: 12/19/2021 Bible: Nehemiah 13:14-31 Length: 33 min.

Nehemiah has reached the end of his ministry and is discouraged by what is broken around him. He asks God three times to -Remember me ...-

Why does God remember Israel? In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Psalm 106:44-48. 1. His covenant. 2. His love. 3. His glory. These thoughts come from assigned reading - Psalms 105-107. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. Music provided by texasradiofish. All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. Read this devotional's chapters here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms+105-107&version=ESV Join Through the Bible here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/throughthebibletogether/ Watch more devotionals here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ2HW1s_Tp3amJY4Jj2QmZfFpvQAOcUOn Thanks for joining me as we read through the text of scripture together. #ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

Today on episode 99, I will share a lesson Pam and I did for the UK, Ireland, Nordic churches.  I will talk about How to get fired up in the wake of Covid How to get Focused How to start moving forward spiritually I want to invite you the 2021 Small Church Leadership Conference:  The Theme is “Climb” When: December 2-5, 2021 Where: Dallas, Texas Hotel Accommodations: Marriot Las Colinas: $109/night Address: 223 Las Colinas, Irving, Texas 75039 *Early Registration: May 15th - June 30th: $125 *Registration: July 1st - August 31st: $150 *Late Registration: September 1st - December 2nd: $175 Please register today at RobSkinner.Com and look for the Climb Conference Tab www.robskinner.com/climb-conference   Class #1:  The Harvest is Plentiful, but the Workers are Few Introduction: Thanks to Mohan and Helen How can we get our churches growing in 2021? Recognize the hit COVID has taken on us: We are struggling in our faith Struggling with sin Limited time Working multiple jobs Ministry has stopped growing We are discouraged Pulled so many different ways Not easy to evangelize Dealing with lock downs and COVID Evangelism is different   You can grow and you will grow, here's how: Get Fired Up Progress in our ministry depends on progress in our thinking about who God is and what he is capable of. Example: Martin Luther and the power of hammering home one powerful thought:  “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”  Romans 1:17 That change in thinking changed Germany, Europe and the world At a subconscious level, we have thoughts that are holding us back from being the great disciples and leaders God knows we can become. Here are some areas to examine: Does God really love/forgive me? I don't really feel saved so I'm going to earn God's love by growing his church. I should quit I'm a fake, an imposter, people can see through me I can't be happy unless the ministry is performing this way God can't/won't help me with this situation I'm less than others I'm not respected/appreciated I'm not good with technology/computers etc. I don't have time to be with God because of money, my family and the pressure of the church We can't do it with our limited resources, people etc. People are just not open here:   37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”  Matthew 9:35-38 If Jesus or Paul were here, they would find a way to find the open people. How would you feel, How would your life change How would your ministry change if: You replaced those default thoughts with the way Paul thought about God: God is for us I'm at peace with God Nothing can separate me from Jesus' love for me We are more than conquerors I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. Philippians 4:13 "There is nothing I cannot master with the help of Christ who gives me strength."   How can you get fired up? Take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.  2 Cor 10:3-5   The first step is becoming aware of your thinking. The next step is replacing those thoughts with Godly thoughts.   Build your Trust in God: 2 Kings 18:5-7 5 Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before him or after him. 6 He held fast to the Lord and did not stop following him; he kept the commands the Lord had given Moses. 7 And the Lord was with him; he was successful in whatever he undertook. Hezekiah had a boatload of troubles, but he met them with trust Trust is my personal and church theme for 2021 We need faith and trust in a time of fear and uncertainty Flagstaff leader Renew your appreciation of God's Grace: Psalm 51:12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Dig into your “treasure chest” Give yourself permission and time to enjoy Christ Focus on what you have in Christ already Realize, you are already a success because you are a child of God Remember the “Great I Am” is with you: Matthew 28:20 The same Jesus who spoke to Moses from the Bush Bowles Hall   Don't be afraid to acknowledge your weaknesses, be honest and get help We are jars of clay Learn from others and gain faith from others Sean Wooten Podcast Prayer and Fasting Chain learned from Henry and Arunima Gomes Spend 90% of your time thinking how you can improve your situation The difference between “facts” and “situations” You can't change facts, but you can improve situations Don't dwell on troubled situations, concentrate on how you can build a healthier, stronger church Campus situation Get your motives right: 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God's flock, the believers under your care. Watch over them, though not because you have to. Instead, do it because you want to. That's what God wants you to do. Don't do it because you want to get money in dishonest ways. Do it because you really want to serve. Non-paid or part-time Motivation:  Obligation Paid Motivation:  Money Do things because you want to, not because you have to Don't worry about what “they” think I can't take a break, time off, vacation, rest or relax. You can't solve everyone's problems, let it go, be happy From time to time, think, “What if I got fired?” That would be okay! Share Ashland   Create a “Miracle Morning” What works for you, what gets you going? Coffee Goals and affirmations Walk while listening to the Bible Read a good book Journal Prayer and Meditation   Get Focused Priority:  If something is a priority, it is the most important thing you have to do or deal with or must be done or dealt with before everything else you have to do.  Collins Dictionary Don't worry about multiple goals. “The word priority came into the English language in the 1400s. It was singular. It meant the very first or prior thing. It stayed singular for the next five hundred years. Only in the 1900s did we pluralize the term and start talking about priorities. Illogically, we reasoned that by changing the word we could bend reality. Somehow, we would now be able to have multiple “first” things. –Greg McKeown, Essentialism Jesus' priority: 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”  38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”  Mark 1:37-38 Jesus was crystal clear on his priority:  He had come to preach and seek and save the lost. Jesus faced life-long resistance to his mission. His leadership style was non-reactive and self-directed. He set his agenda.  He did not allow others to hijack his agenda, time or mission. We get confused and overwhelmed by the multitude of people and tasks crying out to us. We lose track of our priority, seeking and saving the lost:   Resistance Why don't we do these things?  Resistance. We face resistance from outside and from within ourselves. You already know what you should be doing but you don't do it consistently. You are caught up in the pressure of the moment, the urgency of other's demands and the internal pressure to avoid what matters the most. This capacity to overcome external and internal resistance is the single most important lesson for a ministry leader. You don't have time for everything, but you do have enough time for the most important things. When your church is stagnant or stuck, you have one priority:  Grow. Everything you do must support your priority or it must be abandoned. Everything else depends on the healthy growth of your church. Why?  It feels right, it's encouraging and it offers inspiration to discouraged Christians. Reset your Schedule and Follow the 75% rule 75% of your time should be involved in reaching out, studying with the lost or discipling those who have the desire to grow and advance the gospel. For part time and self-supporting leaders, look at your mornings, evenings and weekends What is your current Covid Schedule? Do you have time to bear fruit? Make a “Stop Doing” list of things that don't contribute toward your priority. Drinking every day Watching hours of TV daily Sleeping in Browsing Freedom Accountable2U Set up systems and routines that make you feel like a winner Scott Adams Goals versus systems Goal: I want to meet and baptize a person this year System: I'm going to share with one person a day Goal: I want to be enjoy peace of mind and peace with God System: I'm going to dedicate the first hour of waking to reading, prayer and meditation Sytems help you to feel like you are winning daily Target those you want to reach Online professional Bible Discussion: “How to succeed Professionally and Spiritually” Golfing Start an online Bible Talk How to Succeed Professionally and Spiritually Book of Daniel 1-6 30 minutes I'll send you the PowerPoint Make the mission fun for you Get a group around you that you like Do it with friends We developed our own BT Don't let those who are fearful or faithless stop you “Noah preached and no one became a Christian” I thought something seemed flawed with that statement. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:35-38 If Jesus or Paul were here, they would find a way to find the open people. 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On this Sunday Service, Deaconess. Rivers gives Biblical principles on how GOD remember her and how we can allow GOD to remember us and use us for his will to be done. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/TKHRChurch/message

'Be curious, not judgmental' Walt Whitman In this series Jeff and Tyler unpack 4 of the "lenses" we need to put on to help us read the Bible. This week we dive into the crucial lense of "curiosity." https://thekindfaith.org SHOW NOTES: - 2-minute overview of all the lenses—expectation; curiosity; challenge; wonder... Four reasons we aren't curious (Actually 5): - Why people tend not to approach scripture with curiosity...what are some common approaches that look like curiosity but aren't..(i.e. - Going just for answers or “words to live by”). Also, we tend to have closed ideas about God we aren't even aware of so we read to see Scripture agree with us. - we get so focused on understanding. It is important but we land there too soon. - It is only for Experts... Remember, Scripture is first about God… Remember, Scripture is for formation… The core question for curiosity: What questions does the text want me to ask? It is about asking questions: Listen for your “Huh?” There are two types of questions to ask: Context - What? (definitions) Significance - Why? how to cultivate curiosity, what to look out for. Good observations, the tension in the text, questions the author wants us to ask… - types of questions: the difference between context questions vs. interpretive questions -context=history of a word, place names, etc. Bible dictionaries are great for these (Lexham Bible Dictionary is free over at Logos.com! -interpretive=why? - Significance of? What did the author mean by writing it this way? What tension exists? Has this word/sentence/theme shown up in the Bible elsewhere? The Practice: Choose 1 text (Mark 1:9-15?) and model curiosity; What questions aren't being asked? (Trinity, etc) What “What” questions are there? What “Why” Questions do you see? Sidebar: cultivating curiosity in community-the need for diversity in our conversation partners. (example: bedouin hospitality and Palestinian priests) How does this lens make me a better human in life? How can “curiosity” become how I approach the wider world? Always assume there is more to learn Being judgmental (thinking we've already heard it, got it, or know it) is a huge obstacle for curiosity. We have to open our minds. Being in a hurry is the second biggest obstacle. When relationships get stale, it is often because we stopped being curious. Curiosity takes time. You have to take time, carve out time, read it more than once, don't just stop with one or two questions but ask many and refine them!

Pastor John examines how God can both remember and forget sins according to what will work the most for our good.